Vintage Willys Jeeps rolled on the road to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Monday. The rally, which started from The Hump WW-II Museum at Pasighat and culminated at Nampong, honoured the sacrifices of the past and highlighted Arunachal Pradesh’s significant role during World War-II, including the legacy of the Ledo (Stilwell) Road. The journey towards Namsai, with community pit stops along the way, reflected strong public participation and collective remembrance. The rally was organised by the Flatfenders Club of Nagaland, led by retired DGP TJ Longkumer, the president of the club. The commemoration programme was inaugurated by Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing.
In his keynote address, 80th Commemoration of the End of World War-II Celebration vice chairman and Mebo MLA Oken Tayeng highlighted the importance of the commemoration and its historical connection with Arunachal Pradesh. He also spoke about the construction of the Ledo Road, also known as the Stilwell Road, during WW-II and its strategic importance in the region. Tasing in his address underscored the importance of honouring the legacy of World War-II heroes and promoting historical tourism in the state.
